New Version: 2015.0427

[Tim Wessman]

Hello,

[UPDATED] I added a few items to the release note below to better highlight changes where commands were removed, or modified.


New versions should be up on the FTP now. Connectivity kit check for update will find them. If your network blocks direct connection, the direct link can be found at "ftp.hp.com/pub/calculators/Prime/".

The high level information:

• Better horizontal and vertical pinch zoom functionality.
• Better statistics calculations and functionality.
• Touch screen curve sketching and automatic recognition of curve type and equation fitting.
• Improved help throughout the system.
• Quality and reliability improvements.
• Better support for USB 3.0 system update connectivity.
  

Detailed release information for those interested:

Quote:HP Prime – Release Notes
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Date Released: 2015/04/27

Internal Versions
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Firmware Version: 2015 04 27 (7820)
Virtual Calculator Version: 2015 04 27 (7820)
Connectivity Kit: 2015 04 27 (7820)

Description
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This release of the Prime Calculator firmware and associated PC software delivers significant new features and fixes outstanding issues. This document is not a complete list of all changes, but highlights specific items. All users of the HP Prime calculator are encouraged to upgrade for the best possible experience.

Primary focus in this release is enhancements to statistics and graphing gestures.

Statistics 1 Variable:
1. Symbolic view improvements:
a. Adds plot types:
i Control
ii Dot
iii Steam and leaf
iv Pie
b. Box and whisker selection of outlier inclusion
c. Non-integer frequency
2. Plot view improvements:
a. Plots of various types may be displayed
b. Transparency used for color fill
3. Numerical view improvements:
a. Creation of additional columns beyond D1-D0
b. Ability to rename columns
c. Allows up to 10000 numbers per column
d. Better selection, movement and operations for editing

Statistics 2 Variable:
1. Symbolic view improvements:
a. Adds med-med regression
b. Adds frequency definition
c. Adds more plot mark options and color selection
2. Plot view improvements:
a. Fit disabled by default
3. Numerical view improvements:
a. Creation of additional columns beyond C1-C0
b. Ability to rename columns
c. Allows up to 10000 numbers per column
d. Better selection, movement and operations for editing

Inference:
1. Symbolic view improvements:
a. Adds 1 way ANOVA
2. Plot view improvements:
a. Plot view now exists for all calculation types

Function:
1. Plot view improvements:
a. Ability to pinch/zoom in the X direction only or Y direction only
b. Ability to sketch a function directly of the types exp, ln, sin, x^2, linear


New Functionality (Connectivity Kit)
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1. Application names not being translated in connkit
2. Ability to view Home Variables, CAS variables, App Variables, and App Files
3. Ability to add application icon to an application
4. Program editor uses monospaced font and has line numbers


New Functionality (Calculator Software)
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1. Added more distribution functions – density/cumulative/inverse: beta, exponential, gamma, geometric, negbinomial, uniform, weibull
2. Added more random generation functions: binomial, chisquare, fisher, geometric, poisson, student
3. Added functions DDAYS, DATEADD, DAYOFWEEK
4. Added application variables AFiles, AFilesB and DelAFiles. Allows direct access of application specific files
5. Added variables HVars and DelHVars. Allows direct creation and access of home variables
6. Added application variables AVars and DelAVars. Allows direct creation and access of application specific variables
7. Applications now individually contained inside a directory structure to group variables and files together
8. Sequence application can start at a location from 0-1000. Less stringent checking of recursion to allow things like U1(U2(N-1))
9. Improved on-calculator DEBUG interface
10. Added ability for title and display only in EDITLIST and EDITMAT
11. Improved copy and paste in table editors through entire system
12. Added CellName variable in spreadsheet to interact with names
13. Added Cursor variable in spreadsheet to place cursor and selection
14. Added a product template for 2D equation entry/display
15. Improved plot/object drawing in CAS history to allow geometry objects and plots to be directly displayed
16. Added MEMORY command to allow programs to check space
17. Added UPPER and LOWER string commands to convert case
18. Added display of G0-G9 in history
19. Added ability to use + and – keys directly for one directional limits
20. Added ability to use non-real inputs in the program catalog RUN menu
21. Added clear confirmation on programs and note editor


New Functionality (Virtual Calculator)
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1. Ability to copy from 2D table/grid editor and paste to other programs like spreadsheets


Resolved issues and changes excluding CAS
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1. Resolved issue with local variable initialization in a program with using a complex number
2. Renamed “Program” and “Note” into “AProgram” and “ANote” to distinguish better from variables “Programs” and “Notes”
3. Resolved issue with having a space before the #end in a #cas #end block
4. Resolved issue with local lists to allow local l= {{{1,2}}}; l(1,1,2);
5. Resolved issue with FOR STEP not rounding step calculation
6. Resolved issue with sqrt from catalog not placing cursor nicely
7. Improved setting/getting in stats using H1-H5, S1-S5
8. Resolved issues with the Instruction(n) command
9. Resolved issue where connkit causes emulator to not connect to streamer on connection if the connkit was running
10. Improved interval arithmetic in advanced grapher for non-negative integer exponents
11. Resolved issues with use of Notes variable
12. Resolved issue with unit display in CAS using units in 2D display
13. Resolved issue with Physics constants not being disabled in exam mode
14. Improved named spreadsheet cells to appear in app variable menu
15. Resolved issues with INPUT command
16. Resolved issue with nested CHOOSE calls used from user key
17. Resolved issue with program catalog "RUN" button and terminal
18. Removed the H1Type-H5Type variables in Stat 1Var. Use H1(3):=<number_type> to change plot type.
19. Removed the S1Type-S5Type variables in Stat 2Var. Use S1(4):=<number_type> to change fit type.
20. App functions CHECK/ISCHECK/UNCHECK(10) now no longer map to the "0" Symbolic item. Use input of 0 instead of 10.

Resolved issues and changes in CAS
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1. Resolved issue with sum((-1)^k/k^2,k,1,inf)
2. Return exact answer for some integrals like int(t^3/(exp(t)-1),t,0,inf)
3. Added numeric evaluation of digamma and polygamma function Psi
4. Resolved issue with variable in Dirac for ilaplace, e.g. ilaplace(2,x,t)
5. Resolved issue with desolve(y''=(2)-(exp(-(x))))
6. Return simpler solutions for some linear diff eqs
7. Return something simple for things like sqrt(3)*(2*x)^(1/3)/(3x)^(1/4)
8. Resolved issue with SVD and symmetric matrices
9. Resolved issue with limit((tan(x)-x)/x^3,x=inf)
10. Resolved issue with int(1/sin(x^-1))
11. Resolved issue with arcLen(ln(cos(x)),x,0,pi/4)
12. Resolved issue with randMat(5,5,4,7)
13. Resolved issue with frequencies median([5,6,2,3],[2,2,2,2])
14. Improved variable guessing in desolve
15. Resolved issue with limit(√(x^2+2*x+1)-(√(x^2)),x,∞)
16. Resolved issue with int(1/(cos(x)^4+sin(x)^4),x,0,pi)
17. Resolved issue to avoid long calculations in nested sqrt simplification
18. Removed functions "UTPN", "UTPT", "UTPF", "UTPC" removed from parser recognition. Use the supported normald_..., student_..., fisher_..., chisquare_... command sets
19. Removed "nSolve". Use existing "fsolve" instead
20. Removed "version" removed. VERSION command contains the CAS version information
21. Removed function "trace" from catalog as it was a duplicate name. Use existing "TRACE" command
22. Added functions "fourier_an", "fourier_bn" and "fourier_cn"

Have fun!

[Gerald H]

I get as far as the recovery mode screen & then waiting for a connection - several times.

[salvomic]

FW uploaded just now in the Prime, ok!

I'm waiting for CK and Emulator, still...

Then I'll try the huge amount of improvements!

thank you to the Team!

salvo

[Tim Wessman]

If you are on a USB3 port:

Work-Arounds
A. Try a different USB port
a. Cancel the firmware upgrade process in the HP Connectivity Kit.
b. Unplug the calculator from the problem USB port.
c. Reset (using the hole on the back of the HP Prime Calculator).
d. Plug the calculator into a different USB port on the PC.
e. Check to make sure the calculator appears in the HP Connectivity Kit window.
f. Using the HP Connectivity Kit as before, attempt to upgrade firmware.
HINT: try ports on USB 2.0 hubs, even if connected under a USB 3.0 Root Device.

B. Force the re-detection of the calculator (You will need administrative privileges)
a. Leave the HP Connectivity Kit waiting/hung in the firmware update process.
b. Leave the HP Prime Calculator in recovery mode. Do not reset it.
c. Go into the device manager and “uninstall” the USB devices that show up in an error state (denoted by a yellow or red warning sign). It will look something like this:

d. Click “Scan for new hardware” under the “Action” menu
e. Observe that the HP Connectivity Kit should stop waiting and start the firmware upgrade process once the OS declares the device ready for use.


NOTE: This Prime firmware update will fix this issue. You may have to perform this work- around as you are updating this time, but not again after that.

[leprechaun]

Same here.
Update fails with calculator hanging in recovery mode. Really frustrating considering an automated update procedure! (re-installing usb drivers helps as usual)

The emulator refuses update. That means nothing is happening.

[toml_12953]

(05-13-2015 06:18 PM)Gerald H Wrote:  I get as far as the recovery mode screen & then waiting for a connection - several times.

Same here. I get

HP Prime recovery mode V13.
then nothing.
The first time I tried it, I at least got a progress bar on the PC showing 0% progress but now I don't even get that.

Tom L

Update: It started working fine last night. Now both HW A and HW C calcs are running the new version.
Thanks to all!

[leprechaun]

Toml, try going to the device manager. Chances are hight the prime i.e. usb device is faulty. Automatic re-installation could solve.

Well the emulator updated well the last time. Any ideas about that nasty thing?

[salvomic]

(05-13-2015 05:48 PM)Tim Wessman Wrote:  10. Resolved issue with int(1/sin(x^-1))

I cannot reproduce this one: I get as result the same symbolic form... \( \int{\frac{1}{sin(x^{-1})}}dx \)
Am I wrong?

Salvo

[alexzkter]

Updated succesfully.
However I wonder if the too close minus symbol to fractions (not easily visible) when using largest font size is ever going to be fixed.

Thanks for the update

[Voldemar]

One question. Is HP Prime Virtual Calculator free software? I do not have HP Prime calculator. Do I have all the rights to install this program on my Computer? Software legality, if I have not bought a calculator.

[Marcio]

(05-13-2015 09:53 PM)Voldemar Wrote:  One question. Is HP Prime Virtual Calculator free software? I do not have HP Prime calculator. Do I have all the rights to install this program on my Computer? Software legality, if I have not bought a calculator.

Yes, it is free and can be downloaded from these sites below:

http://ftp.ftp.hp.com/pub/calculators/Prime/

http://www.hp-prime.de/en/category/13-emulator

[Voldemar]

It is free for Commercial use too?

[kharpster]

I wanted to chime in and say that I had zero problems installing the update for the CK, my Prime calculator (Ver A), and the virtual calculator on my Mac Mini (OS/X 10.10.3) running Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) under VMware Fusion (7.1.1). I immediately noticed an improvement in the CK's connection to my physical calculator with the list of programs and applications being correct (complete). The mono-space character set in the CK editor is also an improvement, although being able to increase the font size would be welcome... A lot to look at and verify, but, a big thank you to the development team!

[Tyann]

Hello
Problem on the Machine Build: Shift Mem causes a reboot.

[kharpster]

(05-13-2015 11:08 PM)Tyann Wrote:  Hello
Problem on the Machine Build: Shift Mem causes a reboot.

What is the hardware version of your calculator (Help, Tree, About HP Prime)? I have installed the update successfully on my Version A hardware and do not have this problem.

[Tyann]

(05-13-2015 11:22 PM)kharpster Wrote:  

(05-13-2015 11:08 PM)Tyann Wrote:  Hello
Problem on the Machine Build: Shift Mem causes a reboot.

What is the hardware version of your calculator (Help, Tree, About HP Prime)? I have installed the update successfully on my Version A hardware and do not have this problem.

Version logiciel : 2015 4 27 (7820)
Version Matériel: A
Version CAS : 1.1.2-11

Système d'exploitation : V0.037.526

[kharpster]

(05-13-2015 11:43 PM)Tyann Wrote:  

(05-13-2015 11:22 PM)kharpster Wrote:  What is the hardware version of your calculator (Help, Tree, About HP Prime)? I have installed the update successfully on my Version A hardware and do not have this problem.

Version logiciel : 2015 4 27 (7820)
Version Matériel: A
Version CAS : 1.1.2-11

Système d'exploitation : V0.037.526

Mine has the same hardware / software footprint...

Have you tried resetting the device (using the hole on the back of the HP Prime Calculator)? If that does not work, you could also try to re-install the firmware and see if you still have the problem.

I tested to see if the language was the issue, and I still could not replicate the problem on my hardware...

[Gerald H]

Post #4 allowed update to proceed - thanks.

[Tyann]

Hello
I just erase all memory with ON+APPS+ESC .
Shift + Mem working now : Memory= 10.74 MB Storage= 1005 KB
The storage value is very low ?

[toml_12953]

I don't see DATEDAY in the catalog. What does it do? Is it like DAYOFWEEK?

Also the MEMORY command returns

{99F51C:64h,#C3CF000:64h}

What does Help mean by "the individual integer at position MEMORY"? Is it like PEEK in BASIC?
I get a syntax error when trying MEMORY(1) with an integer on the stack.

The User's Guide hasn't been updated yet.

Tom L